[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 93 (Tuesday, June 19, 2012)]
[Senate]
[Page S4295]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


                REMEMBERING PATRICIA RAE McCOY ROHLEDER

 Mr. CRAPO. Mr. President, today I wish to honor the life of 
Patricia Rae McCoy Rohleder. An Idaho native, Pat has been an integral 
part of the Idaho agriculture community for many years.
  Pat had a remarkable 40-year career as a newspaper reporter that 
included many years of covering agricultural issues through the Capital 
Press. The value she placed on agricultural production was evident in 
her activity in this field. She was involved in many related efforts, 
including the Julia Davis Ag Pavilion project, Idaho Food Producers 
legislative meetings, and work on the Ag Pavilion Committee. The long 
list of awards and honors she received for her work includes three 
Conservation Writer of the Year honors from the Idaho Association of 
Soil Conservation Districts; two media awards from the Idaho Grain 
Producers Association; an Idaho Farm Bureau award for outstanding 
reporting of agriculture; an honorary life membership received in 2009 
from the Owyhee Cattlemen's Association; and a special award for 
dedication and service to Idaho's agricultural industry received at the 
2010 A. Larry Branen Idaho Ag Summit.
  In addition to her writing, Pat had many other talents and interests 
including sewing, needle arts, playing the piano, and genealogy, and I 
understand her favorite title was ``Grandma.'' She was also an active 
member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
  Pat's action reflected her values. She always lived her life the way 
a person ought to and served as a great example to many. I extend my 
condolences to Pat's husband, Erwin Ralph Rohleder, her mother, Edna L. 
McCoy, and her many other family members and friends. Pat will be 
greatly missed.

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